Oscar F. Cornwall
Thorp, Clark County, Wisconsin
Oscar F. Cornwall was born Nov 1827 NY, the son of Smith and Polly (Stevens) Cornwell, both natives of New York. His parents died and are buried in Jefferson County, that State. In 1849 he married Elizabeth Owens/Orvine who was born in 1829 in NY. They made their home in Theresa, Jefferson, New York and their children were: Newton (1850), Munroe (1855), Lowell M. (1858), Fred O. (1867) Edwin H. (1866), James (1868), Libbie M. (1873) and Amelia (1875). During the Civil War Oscar served with Co. F, 10th NY H.A. for 36 months. The family later moved to Thorp, Clark Co., Wisconsin where Elizabeth died in 1914. She was buried in the Sylvan Cemetery, Reseburg, Clark Co., WI. In 1899, Oscar married Mary J. and they resided in Thorp, WI. Oscar was a member of the G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) and was admitted to the King Veteran's home 12 Mar 1913. He died 25 Oct 1913 at the age of 86 and was buried in the Home Cemetery, Waupaca, WI
Family Notes
Father: Smith Cornwall b: 21 Jun 1799 in New York State,
USA
Mother: Polly Stevens b: 4 Mar 1803 in New York State,
USA
Siblings:
Oscar Cornwall
b: Nov 1827 in New York State, USA
Orson Cornwall b: 24 Dec 1829 in Jefferson Co., New York, married
Hannah Goodrich.
Orville Cornwall b: 20 Dec 1831 in Jefferson Co., New York
Marriage #1, 1849-- Elizabeth Owens b: 1829 in New York State,
USA
Marriage #2, 1899--Mary J. b. 1836,
Children
Edwin H. Cornwall b: 1866 in New York State, USA
James Cornwall b: 1868 in New York State, USA
Libbie M. Cornwall b: 1873 in New York State, USA
Amelia Cornwall b: 1875 in New York State, USA
Census
Family 89,
Oscar
Cornwall , Laborer
Age in 1860: 32 (1827)
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1860: Theresa, Jefferson, New York
Post Office: Theresa
Value of real estate: $150.00
Household Members:
Oscar Cornwall 32
Elizabeth Cornwall 31
Newton Cornwall 10
Munroe Cornwall 5
Lowell M Cornwall 2
Oscar
Cornwell, farmer
Age in 1870: 42 (1827)
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: Theresa, Jefferson, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View Image
Post Office: Theresa
Household Members: Name Age
Oscar Cornwell 42
Elizabeth Cornwell 41
Lowell M Cornwell 12
Fredy O Cornwell 7
Edwin H Cornwell 4
James Cornwell 1
Smith Cornwell 71, working on farm
Polly Cornwell 67
| 1880 Federal Census, Antwerp, Jefferson, New York | |||||||||
| Name | Relation | Marital | Sex | Race | Age | Nativity | Occupation | F-Nativity | M-Nativity |
| Oscar Cornwall | Self | M | Male | W | 52 | NY | Farmer | NY | NY |
| Elisabeth Cornwall | Wife | M | Female | W | 51 | NY | Keeps House | NY | NY |
| Edwin H. Cornwall | Son | S | Male | W | 14 | NY | Works On Farm | NY | NY |
| James Cornwall | Son | S | Male | W | 12 | NY | At School | NY | NY |
| Libbie M. Cornwall | Dau | S | Female | W | 7 | NY | NY | NY | |
| Amelia Cornwall | Dau | S | Female | W | 5 | NY | NY | NY | |
| Mary E. Miles | Other | S | Female | W | 18 | NY | Domestic Servant | NY | NY |
| Home in 1900: | Thorp, Clark, Wisconsin | |
|---|---|---|
| Age: | 72 (1827) | |
| Birth Date: | Nov 1827 | |
| Nativity: | New York | |
| Race: | White | |
| Ethnicity: | American | |
| Relationship: | Head | |
| Father's Nativity: | New York | |
| Mother's Nativity: | New York | |
| Spouse's name: | Mary J., age 64 (1836) | |
| Marriage Year: | 1899 | |
| Marital Status: | Married | |
| Years Married: | 1 | |
| Residence : | Thorp Village, Clark, Wisconsin |
Contributors
Janet Schwarze & The Clark Co. History Buffs
Sources
G.A.R. Records, Family notes & Census Records
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